Kashima Ouka is a tall, lightly tanned man of muscular build, with black hair and eyes. His distinct attire combines a lavender, red, gold, and black kamishimo top, brown pants secured by long white bandages, black boots, and lower arm guards. He wields a double-ended spear and the battleax Kougou, crafted by Welf from Valmarth ore—a weapon granting him the edge to battle monsters above his adventurer rank. As captain of the Takemikazuchi Familia, Ouka commands with steely composure and decisive authority during dungeon expeditions. His personality merges solemnity with a roguish streak, openly championing voyeurism as a “man’s romance” and favoring slender figures like Tiona, all while remaining unaware of Chigusa Hitachi’s unspoken affections. Though tensions simmer between him and Welf Crozzo, their shared penchant for mischief and a mutual favorite food forge an unlikely camaraderie. The sole survivor of a bandit-ravaged Far Eastern village, Ouka was rescued by Takemikazuchi and became the first orphan raised at the god’s mountain shrine. Later joined by Mikoto Yamato, Chigusa, and others, he formed a rebellious bond with Sanjouno Haruhime, secretly spiriting her from her mansion nightly despite facing punishment. Two years before current events, he led his Familia to Orario to fund their shrine’s survival. In battle, Ouka relies on martial precision and battlefield strategy honed under Takemikazuchi’s tutelage, excelling as a vanguard who thrives in coordinated assaults. His tactical resolve shines in crises, such as intervening to shield Bell Cranel from the Black Goliath—a sacrifice driven by his refusal to compromise principles after advocating risky strategies. His growth centers on balancing headstrong impulses with his Familia’s welfare, navigating leadership while grappling with naivety and brashness. Protective of Mikoto and Chigusa, he maintains a stalwart presence in their lives, while his contentious rapport with Welf evolves into tempered respect. Across trials, his identity as a survivor-turned-leader underscores unwavering loyalty, self-sacrifice, and resilience amid his Familia’s shared hardships.